A Good Day To Bake

Benjamina Ebuehi · A Good Day To Bake

Not many cakes are as comforting as a pound cake. It’s simple in both name and appearance, but that’s where its beauty lies. Heavy with butter, the dense crumb is at home when thickly sliced and served alongside a big mug of tea. The trick in getting the best texture and avoiding the dryness that is so often associated with pound cakes is to really, and I mean really, beat the butter and sugar for a lot longer than you may expect or be used to. You want it super-pale and fluffy, so get that electric whisk on high speed and scrape down the sides of the bowl often. This is one of those cakes that gets better with age, a perfect one to make ahead.